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A quiet little paradise off the west coast of Africa, this Spanish island city has been named one of five best places to live in the world, and when you arrive, you’ll see just why. Gorgeous beaches await you, and with a warm climate year-round, we’re not sure you’ll ever want to leave. So when looking for one of the many cheap hotels in Santa Cruz, look no further than Hotels.com, the experts in travel. Our website is a one stop portal for finding the perfect budget accommodation in Santa Cruz, to suit any traveler, so you’re just bound to find something you love. And it couldn’t be easier. Just log on to our website, find what you’re looking for, and use our quick and easy booking process to reserve your stay. If you need any assistance, our friendly experts are on hand at every step of the way. When you book with Hotels.com, you know you’re being taken care of, and to prove this, we list every hotel with photos, and reviews from real Hotels.com users, for your peace of mind.

A view of Santa Cruz

Located in the northeast of the island of Tenerife, and the joint capital of the Canary Islands, you will find this to be a refreshingly non-touristy location, no matter where your budget lodgings in Santa Cruz are located. This is surprising since it boasts gorgeous beaches and incredible wildlife, as well as excellent museums and restaurants. We first recommend a visit to the Auditorium of Tenerife, an incredible structure with several rooms, where you can see world-class opera performances, amongst other events. The city’s number one attraction is the Museum of Nature and Man, which features Guanche mummies, and Egyptian ceramics almost 6000 years old. Of course, when you find yourself in a hot, sunny place like Santa Cruz, it’s natural to hit to the beach, so why not try Playa de Las Teresitas beach, with its imported Sahara desert sand, or the entirely natural El Medano beach? And after a day of educating yourself at a museum during your stay in one of the cheap hotels in Santa Cruz, or just relaxing by the sea, we recommend you treat yourself to some of the local catch. Santa Cruz has a formidable selection of delicious seafood available every day.

How to stay on a budget when traveling to Santa Cruz

At Hotels.com, we know how important it is to stay on budget during your holidays, but of course, you still want to enjoy yourself as much as possible. Well, whilst staying at one of the cheap hotels in Santa Cruz, this won’t be a problem at all. Everything here is wonderfully inexpensive. Eating out won’t set you back too much, although it’s wise to avoid the few tourist traps around the port, as these can be overpriced. It’s better to find a nice seafood place, such as the 100-year-old La Hierbita which prides itself upon serving traditional Canarian food. Getting around the island is a breeze, with the cheap and reliable bus services, although we recommend against driving a car, since parking in the centre is difficult, and can be expensive. We recommend purchasing a cheap BONO bus card, from the bus station or tobacconist, because not only does this give you cheap bus travel, but it reduces the price of your admission for the various museums the city offers.